On Tuesday, January 15, our 11 student finalists in the Reflections Art Contest enjoyed the Issaquah School District exhibition and competition. We are proud to announce that two finalists will be moving on to the State competition: - Sebastian Castro-Ayala (3rd Grade - Mrs. Chapman) for Photography - Akshadha Seshamani (5th Grade - Mr. Kalmus) for Music Composition and Literature Also congratulations to Medha Rao (4th Grade - Mrs. Wright) for achieving Honorable Mention award for Visual Arts. All of the Reflections artwork for this year will be on exhibit at the PTSA Grizzlies Got Talent event on Wednesday, ... read full article

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Grand Ridge Angel Program

Laura Gaffney

1/1/2019

1/15/2019

Grand Ridge Angel Program

The Angel Program provides a confidential helping hand to Grand Ridge students who need extra support with basic necessities. It's easy to get involved and there's no time commitment - learn more here . ... read full article

Reflections Art Finalists

Laura Gaffney

1/16/2019

1/30/2019

Reflections Art Finalists

On Tuesday, January 15, our 11 student finalists in the Reflections Art Contest enjoyed the Issaquah School District exhibition and competition. We are proud to announce that two finalists will be moving on to the State competition: - Sebastian Castro-Ayala (3rd Grade - Mrs. Chapman) for Photography - Akshadha Seshamani (5th Grade - Mr. Kalmus) for Music Composition and Literature Also congratulations to Medha Rao (4th Grade - Mrs. Wright) for achieving Honorable Mention award for Visual Arts. All of the Reflections artwork for this year will be on exhibit at the PTSA Grizzlies Got Talent event on Wednesday, ... read full article

Ice Skating Fun!

Laura Gaffney

1/1/2019

1/13/2019

Ice Skating Fun!

Jan 1 – 13, 2019 Head to the Bellevue Downtown Ice Rink and mention you are with Grand Ridge at the admission counter and a $3 donation will be made to our PTSA for each paid rink admission during the dates listed above. Bellevue Downtown Park, 100 100th Ave NE, Bellevue, WA 98004 Admission: $15, 8 & under $10 (includes skate rental) Visit bellevueicerink.com for hours and more information ... read full article

4th Grade Sculptors

Laura Gaffney

12/11/2018

12/21/2018

4th Grade Sculptors

The Art Docent volunteers recently worked with the 4th grade classes to create sculptures "caught in motion" in the style of Alberto Giacometti. Check out more pictures here . ... read full article

Gifts from Gilman

Laura Gaffney

11/27/2018

12/3/2018

Gifts from Gilman

Support the Issaquah Food Bank's Holiday Gift Barn by donating new toys, gift cards and clothing for children ages 0-18. For more details, click here . Donations Accepted Thru Monday, Dec. 3! Drop off in the boxes by the Office/Entrance. ... read full article

Lost & Found

Laura Gaffney

11/26/2018

12/10/2018

Lost & Found

Make sure to check the Lost & Found during Teacher Conferences! Any items not claimed will be marked for donation. Tagged items will be donated over Winter Break. ... read full article

After School Movie: Incredibles 2 on Nov 28

Laura Gaffney

11/15/2018

11/28/2018

After School Movie: Incredibles 2 on Nov 28

The hottest movie this summer zooms into Grand Ridge on Wednesday, November 28. Sign up your student to take part in the fun and enjoy an afternoon snack during the movie. Students must be registered by Monday, November 26. $10 suggested donation per student. ... read full article

Box Top Success!

Laura Gaffney

11/8/2018

11/22/2018

Box Top Success!

Thank you for making our Fall Box Tops drive a big success. We collected 10,263 box tops which means we raised more than $1,000 that can be used for playground equipment, books, computers, etc. Hats off to all the students, neighbors, teachers, and staff who got involved contributing box tops and our volunteers who sorted and counted them all! Top classes for each grade were: 1st Grade: Bankson, 602 2nd Grade: Sethi, 520 3rd Grade: Carbajal, 427 4th Grade: Goodman, 781 Top Class!! 5th Grade: Sweat, 278 And keep clipping for our next contest in February - can we reach ... read full article

Amazon's SMILE program

Laura Gaffney

10/18/2018

11/9/2018

Amazon's SMILE program

As we move into holiday shopping season, there's an easy way to support Grand Ridge by shopping at smile.amazon.com Amazon will donate 0.5% of the price of your eligible AmazonSmile purchases to Grand Ridge Elementary PTSA - there's no extra cost to you. So get busy shopping and it's a win for Grand Ridge! Start your shopping session at smile.amazon.com and select “Grand Ridge Elementary PTSA - Issaquah, WA” as your charitable organization or follow the link: http://smile.amazon.com/ch/20-4606904 ... read full article

STEM Club starts Nov. 1

Laura Gaffney

10/14/2018

11/9/2018

STEM Club starts Nov. 1

As the weather turns cold and wet, Grizzly Garden Patch will take a break for winter. For winter and spring, all students will have the chance to join in on STEM fun Thursdays at 2nd Recess. From volcanoes to walking water, there's something cool each week! STEM Club is also a great opportunity for parents to volunteer for a fun easy activity too (1:40-3:00 pm) - all the setup has been done for you! ... read full article

Gift a book to our library!

Laura Gaffney

9/28/2018

10/12/2018

Gift a book to our library!

Expand the love of reading for all of the students at Grand Ridge by donating to the Gift-a-Book program. When your family donates to buy new books for the school library, your student will be recognized in multiple ways: • Each donated book will include a personalized bookplate with your student’s name. • Your student will be the first person to check out the book from the library. • Student’s name is included in a GIFT-A- BOOK display in the library. Through Oct 12, 2018 you can make your donation online through our website . ... read full article

Reflections Art Content: Heroes Around Me

Laura Gaffney

9/15/2018

10/6/2018

Reflections Art Content: Heroes Around Me

Students can start working on original artwork (visual, photography, dance, music, film, literature) now for the 2018-19 Reflections art contest. The theme is Heroes Around Me and more details about the contest can be found here: http://grandridgeptsa.org/Page/Programs/Reflections Deadline for submission is Friday, October 26. ... read full article

After School Movies

Laura Gaffney

9/10/2018

9/17/2018

After School Movies

Our first After School Movie of the year is coming up Wednesday, Sept. 19. The kids will love Despicable Me 3 as well as an afternoon snack! Sign up by Monday, Sept 17 by clicking on the Orders button and selecting After School Movies. ... read full article

Opportunity: Aug. 29 Parentwiser Event

Laura Gaffney

7/31/2018

8/30/2018

Opportunity: Aug. 29 Parentwiser Event

Want to empower your kids' with a positive social life? Parent Wiser presents parent talk & book signing with youth behavior expert Rosalind Wiseman, author of Queen Bees Wannabes and Masterminds & Wingmen , on Wed Aug 29 at 6:30pm at Liberty HS . Rosalind Wiseman pulls back the curtain on friendships & social hierarchies and gives practical advice for teaching youth how to navigate common yet complex social situations and break through communication barriers. For parents of K-12. Free for PTSA members in Issaquah School District, $10 donation for non-members/guests. REGISTER HERE! ... read full article